Can you have tile insalled in your kitchen w/o using grout in between tiles? Or, can you space the tiles very close together so there is very little grout? I just keep hearing about how hard it is to clean grout.
Yes, you can space the tile right together making the grout very small. I would select a larger size tile if it will blend with you home decor. There is less grouting that way, and less chance of the tile moving after installation. I have large size terrazzo tile in my entry way. When I first got the home, I was unaccustomed to the large size of the tiles. Now, I really enjoy it and think it looks cool.
You can have the grout lines small but the trick is to seal the grout a week after you install it. You can reseal the grout a few times a year to keep it up. Also, business is slow right now so you might want to consider granite. There are a lot of granite, tile and marble people looking for jobs. Not, Lowes or Home Depot -Call around to some granite marble places and get referrals. I had granite put in 2 years ago and absolutely love it!!!
In a kitchen you will be aiming for a impermeable surface to prevent water seepage so applying tiles without grout is not a good idea. Furthermore, the gaps between the tiles will enevitably harbor dirt and bacteria. Laying tiles with very little grout should be okay although this may be hard because you won't be able to use standard spacers. There are some very easy to clean grouts and grout substitues on the market these days. Try finding one that markets itself as easy cleaning or choose a colour that doesn't should up dirt and stains too badly. Also, there are now may alternatives to tiles that can look like the real thing (complete with fake grout) but are very easy to clean and maintain.
dont go without grout, use a minimum of 1/16 inch space. for this small of a grout space, you must use unsanded grout........
Grout work is not so bad anymore. There are sealers that keep out stuff, and make it easier to clean!
